In recent years, pulling-army lantern has become one of the most prominent decorative items for every family during the Lunar New Year. This is a piece that blends tradition and modernity to adorn your home space this spring.
What is the pulling-army lantern?
Pulling-army lantern is a traditional lantern made from paper, fabric, bamboo, wood or modern materials such as plastic, art paper that can be pulled up and down or rotated when there is wind.
This lantern has a simple shape with folk motifs such as soldiers, images of deities, characters in legends or lucky animals like dragons, phoenixes, pixiu, the 12 zodiac animals, flowers and scenes related to spring such as apricot blossoms and peach blossoms… The lantern will be hung at the main door, windows, or places with light and wind so that the lantern moves and rotates.
Origins and meanings of the pulling-army lantern in Vietnamese culture
Pulling-army lantern originates from China and over time has been adopted by the Vietnamese as a distinctive symbol during festivals. The term “pulling-army” in Eastern culture is the image of an advancing army, signifying prosperity, wealth and reunion, peace for the family. In particular, pulling-army lantern also symbolizes longevity, happiness and tranquility throughout the new year.
There are many legends about the origin of the pulling-army lantern. According to folklore, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the king ordered the people to craft lanterns but none pleased the king. A poor farmer, orphaned but very filial to his mother, dreamed of a deity guiding him on how to make a lantern to offer to the king. He used white bamboo and colored paper to make the lantern. The king was very pleased with the lantern, which was both brilliant and able to rotate. The king ordered it to be lit, revealing six colors with six paper images of the king, the official, the people, and the horses linked end to end. The king generously rewarded the farmer’s family and granted him a title. Since then, villagers on Mid-Autumn Festival remember the filial son and imitate making the pulling-army lantern.
Or another tale tells of a son who went to join the army, leaving his mother alone at home. On a New Year visit home, he made a firecracker-pulling lantern to ease his mother’s sadness before he left. The lantern, with the marching army image, reminded the mother of her son who was away protecting the country. Children in the village found the lantern charming and would often come to the mother’s house to look at it. Many children visiting helped ease the mother’s sadness and made her happier. This story also carries a deep meaning about filial piety.
Popular types of pulling-army lanterns
Traditional pulling-army lantern: This lantern is mainly made from paper or fabric, easy to assemble and hang at the window, front door or living room during Tet. The lantern will automatically rotate when there is wind, creating a lively, festive atmosphere.
Pulling-army lantern LED lantern: The modern pulling-army lantern is made from high-quality plastic material and fitted with LED lights to make the lantern more durable and energy-efficient. These models come in many attractive colors, rotate, flicker, or emit sounds and are easy to use in many spaces.
Stage-decor lanterns: Not only for home use, pulling-army lanterns are often used in festivals, events or stage decorations, creating a striking focal point that captures everyone's attention.
Spring MyKingdom Pulling-Army Lantern – Elegance in Every Detail
Spring Pulling-Army Lantern LEGO Adults MyKingdom helps families recreate the image of the pulling-army lantern during Tet and, importantly, provides an engaging and creative building experience. The lantern features many small details all designed meticulously; you and your family will not only have a beautiful decorative item but also enjoy the joy of hands-on creating a stunning work of art.
Key features of the MyKingdom Spring Pulling-Army Lantern
Premium materials: The lantern is made from sturdy LEGO bricks, safe and durable. You will find assembly easy and complete the piece quickly.
Unique design, vibrant colors: With a design of different bubble-shaped windows and dynamic lighting effects. The top tier of the lantern opens to reveal 3 colorful festival scenes, including the story of the Year of the Snake and 5 Lego characters, one character in a Year-of-the-Snake costume. The product is designed with bright colors such as red, yellow, orange, and green, capturing the Tet and spring atmosphere.
Enjoyable building experience: With 1,295 pieces and an easy assembly method, this is a wonderful time for players to explore the pieces, create, and enjoy the process of assembling each part of the pulling-army lantern. This is a relaxing toy as well as a way to develop creative thinking.
Decorating for Tet or an attractive gift: Decorating Tet with Mykingdom spring pulling-army lanterns will help your home come alive with spring atmosphere. Besides, this is a meaningful Tet gift to give to relatives or friends, a gift carrying a high spiritual value and showing care and blessings for loved ones.
Especially for adults: LEGO Adults pulling-army lantern is for both children (from 9 years old) and adults. This model has many details requiring the builder's meticulousness; you will need patience, and it is also a relaxing time to play and create a unique artwork to decorate your home.
Spring MyKingdom pulling-army lantern is the perfect fusion of traditional art and modern creativity. With this product, you not only own a beautiful decorative item but also have the opportunity to experience a fun and engaging assembly process.
Get your pulling-army lantern now to bring the Tet atmosphere to your home, creating warm and meaningful moments in the early New Year!
